PROFESSIONAL SECURITY &
FIREARMS TRAINING ACADEMY
Premier IDFPR-compliant training in Chicago, IL. From our self-paced 20-Hour Online Unarmed Security Course and 28-Hour Armed Security Certification (Tan Card) to Illinois Concealed Carry (CCL) qualifications.
MILITARY LEADERSHIP. TENURED DISCIPLINE.
Platforms Training Academy offers concealed carry and security courses to individuals looking to launch a rewarding career as certified security officers or obtain their Illinois Concealed Carry License (CCL). All courses provide exhaustive classroom instruction, scenario-based tactical training, and hands-on firearms mastery.
Our lead instructor, Charles Young, is a decorated 18-year Army combat veteran and an NRA-certified Law Enforcement Instructor. He brings seasoned operational discipline, statutory precision, and real-world tactical judgment to every student.
HELPFUL INFO & RECIPROCITY MAP
Essential statutory resources, licensing verification portals, and multi-state concealed carry reciprocity guidelines.
Illinois Concealed Carry Reciprocity
Illinois Concealed Carry License (CCL) holders enjoy recognition in reciprocating states nationwide. (Illinois State Police also issues non-resident Concealed Carry Licenses (CCL) to qualified applicants). Always verify current state-by-state reciprocity before traveling with a firearm:
Official State Portals
Illinois State Police (ISP)
www.ispfsb.comFOID & Concealed Carry applications, applicant portal, FAQs, and authorized instructor verification.
Illinois General Assembly (ILGA)
www.ilga.govFull text of Illinois Compiled Statutes, the Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Act, and the Concealed Carry Act.
Chicago Municipal Code
www.amlegal.comComplete list of City of Chicago municipal ordinances and public transit safety regulations.
IDFPR • Division of Professional Regulation
idfpr.illinois.govPermanent Employee Registration Card (P.E.R.C.) verification, security guard roster checks, and statutory renewals.
SECURITY OFFICER JOB PLACEMENT
Platforms Training Academy maintains relationships with top Chicago security employers actively seeking certified officers.
The Cordon Group
Comprehensive private security organization providing physical security, armed and unarmed protection, retail loss prevention, and executive defense services.
Securitas Security Services
World leader in protective services with hundreds of immediate openings across the Chicago metro area in healthcare, industrial, and high-rise commercial sectors.
Allied Universal
Global security services leader offering expansive career opportunities for armed and unarmed security professionals across Chicago and statewide commercial, healthcare, and corporate facilities.
VERIFIED STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
Read what working security officers and licensed concealed carry holders say about training with Instructor Charles Young.
“Mr. Young is the most thorough instructor in Chicago. He breaks down Illinois use of force statutes so you actually understand your liability. Passed the 20-hour unarmed exam and had my PERC card in hand three weeks later!”
“Being a military veteran myself, I appreciated Charles' discipline and real combat experience. The concealed carry course was informative, engaging, and gave me confidence carrying legally in Illinois.”
“I took the 28-Hour Armed Security Course with Charles. His range training at Eagle Sports Range was top-tier. He coached my trigger reset and holster draw until it was second nature. Landed an armed post immediately.”
CONTACT & TRAINING FACILITIES
Have questions about upcoming class schedules, enrollment requirements, or group security contracts? Reach out directly.
Email Inquiries
charlesyoung@platformstraining.comDirect email for student inquiries, group corporate rates, and agency vouchers.
Classroom Training Facility
200 E 75th StChicago, IL 60619
Classroom instruction, student intake, consultations, and trainee onboarding.
Live-Fire Range Facility
Eagle Sports Range5900 W 159th St, Oak Forest, IL 60452
Official live-fire qualifications for Armed Security (Tan Card) and Concealed Carry (CCL).
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